Is it a good thing to sign another Viciedo? I wouldn't shed a tear if we lost the Viciedo we have.

Oh, it would not be a good thing to sign another Viciedo-type at that price.

As for trying to find another Puig-type though - I think it's worth the risk. I mean, in his last Cuban season he hit .453 with 33 home runs and 93 RBIs in 66 games. Those are ridiculous numbers wherever you play.

Is it a good thing to sign another Viciedo? I wouldn't shed a tear if we lost the Viciedo we have.

Abreu is supposed to be a Viciedo-type with a plus bat for both average and power (7/8 in scout speak) and would have a much higher ceiling than Viciedo, who's only quality attribute is power. Plus he's 26 (if you can believe any Cuban players' age) and could step into the big leagues right away.

I wonder if money is not the only factor here. The Sox have two fellow Cubans on the club already (Tank, Alexei) so there is certainly a comfort factor coming to Chicago. Guys who have been through the transition from Cuba to America that could help him out are already in place. Of course the dollars do most of the talking but if the White Sox offer is the same as one or two other teams, the comfort level could tip the scales towards us.

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I wonder if money is not the only factor here. The Sox have two fellow Cubans on the club already (Tank, Alexei) so there is certainly a comfort factor coming to Chicago. Guys who have been through the transition from Cuba to America that could help him out are already in place. Of course the dollars do most of the talking but if the White Sox offer is the same as one or two other teams, the comfort level could tip the scales towards us.

I think Jose Contreras and El Duque's good experiences with the Sox could also play into this....Sox are a good place for Cubans!

Sign him. Sox need some power next year...the park is not changing and homers win at Sox park.

I like that the White Sox continue to be a destination for new Cuban talent.

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